How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17120?

For ZIP 17120 in Dauphin County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,500 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,350 to $1,650 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17120?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17120, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,220, 2-bedroom $1,500, 3-bedroom $1,930, 4-bedroom $1,990. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 17120?

Vouchers for Dauphin County are administered by Harrisburg Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17120 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17120

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17120 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Pennsylvania.

Studio

$1,060

1 BR

$1,220

2 BR

$1,500

3 BR

$1,930

4 BR

$1,990

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,350

FMR (100%)

$1,500

High (110%)

$1,650

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 17120 at $1,500 is $7 higher than the Dauphin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,493. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 17120?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17120 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. Local ordinances may apply.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Dauphin County

Harrisburg Housing Authority
Harrisburg · PHA code PA008
1,520 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
Steelton · PHA code PA035
1,201 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17120 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17120?: For ZIP 17120 in Dauphin County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,500 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,350 to $1,650 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17120?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17120, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,220, 2-bedroom $1,500, 3-bedroom $1,930, 4-bedroom $1,990. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 17120?: Vouchers for Dauphin County are administered by Harrisburg Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17120 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Dauphin County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 17120 maps to Dauphin County, PA · FIPS 42043. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.